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Frequently Asked Questions

At The lake Doctor we want you to be fully knowledgeable of your lake or pond. This page has been designed to answer some of the questions you may have. If you have any further questions or we can assist you in any way, please contact The Lake Doctor 972-523-3232.

Will pond aeration improve my water quality?

Absolutely! The extent of improvement will depend upon how eutrophic your pond or lake was prior to aeration. Aeration is used to circulate ponds and lakes in order to increase dissolved oxygen concentrations in deeper waters. Ponds and lakes that thermally stratify during the summer will completely mix when aerated. This will result in nearly uniform water temperatures from the surface to the bottom of the pond or lake.

One of the benefits of aeration is the reduction of iron and manganese that are problems for drinking water supplies. Iron and manganese can be released from lake sediments under anoxic conditions in stratified ponds and lakes and artificial circulation via aeration can reduce this phenomenon. Another potential benefit of aeration is to improve water transparency (clarity) by reducing the amount of phytoplankton (free-floating microscopic aquatic plants or algae). Lastly, aeration may even reduce the amount of accumulated muck in ponds and lakes. This may occur by oxygenating deeper waters near the sediments. Under such conditions, bacteria metabolize (break down) organic matter much more quickly.

When should a water fountain be used as a pond aerator?

Water fountains or pond water fountains, pond fountains, floating fountains, pond aerators, lake water fountains, and lake fountains are primarily installed as water features to enhance the appearance of ponds and lakes. Water fountains may increase water circulation in smaller, shallower ponds. Under such conditions, water fountains may increase dissolved oxygen concentrations and possibly decrease the amount of phytoplankton. Water transparency may even improve if phytoplankton levels drop significantly. However, if water quality improvements are the primary objective, a diffused- aeration system is recommended and a water fountain may be installed as a water feature.

What's the best type of air compressor for pond aeration and lake aeration?

Piston air compressors are the best all around choice for ponds and smaller lakes. Piston air compressors are highly durable, very reliable and extremely cost-effective when it comes to producing high airflow volumes under pressure.

What is a Diagnostic – Feasibility Pond Study?

A Phase I Diagnostic - Feasibility Pond Study or Lake Study is a study that is designed to determine the current conditions of a pond or lake and its surrounding watershed and also to develop a lake and watershed management plan. The diagnostic phase of the study generally involves collecting, analyzing and interpreting pond or lake and watershed data. The feasibility phase extends from the diagnostic work and its purpose is to identify and evaluate all plausible pond or lake and watershed best management practices to restore and/or protect pond or lake water quality. Therefore, it cannot be overemphasized that the collection, analysis and interpretation of pond or lake data and watershed data are a critical step when evaluating and selecting pond or lake and watershed best management practices for future implementation.

What are hydrologic and pollutant budgets for ponds and lakes?

A hydrologic budget is a detailed water balance for a pond or lake. The major water inputs and outputs to and from the pond or lake are determined. In addition, if you know the water volume of the pond or lake, the hydraulic retention time (HRT) of the pond or lake can be determined. Overall, the hydrologic budget has a large effect on the internal mixing and circulation properties of ponds and lakes, as well as on the settling rate of sediments. The HRT can have a huge impact on the rate and magnitude of algae blooms and therefore plays an important role in defining the chemical, physical and biological properties of a pond or lake.

Pollutant budgets generally represent the amount of nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) and sediments annually transported from the watershed and internally from in-pond or in-lake sediments into the pond or lake. Information obtained from pollutant budgets often provides insight on the causes of various pond or lake water quality problems.

What is a Lake Manager?

A lake manager is a person who is directly involved in the management of a pond, lake, reservoir or other bodies of water and its watershed and makes decisions which affect the quality and uses of the body of water. This person will be primarily responsible for implementing appropriate measures and/or for making recommendations to the governing management body

Are solar aeration systems and windmill aeration systems more effective than electric systems?

Unfortunately, solar aeration systems and windmill aeration systems typically use very small air compressors to generate air bubbles or very small motors to turn impellers to mix the pond and lake waters. Therefore, solar pond aerator and windmill pond aerator systems should only be used for very small ponds where there is no chance of bringing electricity to the pond or lake. If there is any possibility of using electricity as the source of power, it is highly recommended to install an electric powered pond aerator or lake aerator system.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation with one of our specialists please contact The Lake Doctor at 972-523-3232. For your convenience you may also request information from this site.

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